Breast Cancer Rates Jump Worldwide, Study Finds
2011-09-15
More cases being seen in developing countries among younger womenContinue Reading
Tailored Hepatitis C Therapy May Cut Treatment Time in Half
2011-09-14
Patients taking new three-drug regimen were cured at 24 weeks instead of 48, study saysContinue Reading
Rural Stroke Victims May Benefit From 'Virtual' Care
2011-09-14
‘Telestroke’ is a cost-effective way to provide long-distance stroke treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading
Drinking Patterns Affect Heart Health, Mouse Study Finds
2011-09-14
A little booze daily is good, but binge drinking causes weight gain, heart disease, research showsContinue Reading
More Mammograms Equal More Mastectomies: Study
2011-09-14
But experts urge women to continue to get screenedContinue Reading
Screening Lots of Lymph Nodes Little Help for Colon Cancer Patients
2011-09-13
Study found checking more after surgery did not seem to increase chances of survivalContinue Reading
Many Alzheimer's Cases Go Unrecognized: Report
2011-09-13
Late diagnosis hinders even the limited treatments available, experts sayContinue Reading
New Drug Boosts 'Good' Cholesterol in Study Patients
2011-09-13
Imaging technology suggests novel treatment may help prevent some heart disease, researchers sayContinue Reading
Public Often Unaware of a Drug's Safety Record — Or Lack of One
2011-09-12
Better-informed patients tend to make safer med choices, study findsContinue Reading
High Cholesterol Might Be Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
2011-09-12
Unclear whether it may cause the devastating illness or is a sign of it, researcher saysContinue Reading
Insulin Spray May Improve Alzheimer's Symptoms
2011-09-12
Better recall, preserved functioning seen after four months’ treatment, preliminary study findsContinue Reading
Linking Pharmacies With Doctors' Offices Can Improve Med Adherence: Study
2011-09-12
Patients in an ‘integrated’ health system more likely to fill their prescriptions to treat chronic illsContinue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy Still Has Its Skeptics
2011-09-12
Not all see new technology as better way to screen for colon cancerContinue Reading
New X-Rays Offer Clues on Evolution of the Human Brain
2011-09-08
Shape of ancient fossil consistent with gradual reorganization in frontal brain, researchers sayContinue Reading